T-shirt

• A T-shirt may not be the first article of clothing you think of when trying to build an outfit around a sparkly skirt, but it is a novel choice that allows you to dress the skirt down and wear it in a variety of places. Choose a basic tee that does not have any printed imagery or embellishments. Select a colored top that matches a color in the skirt, or select a neutral T-shirt in white, gray or black. If the skirt is short and form-fitting, choose a loose top that offers coverage, like a relaxed, short-sleeve tee. Michelle Obama demonstrated her mastery of this pairing at the 2011 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Phoenix Awards when she worked a floor-length black sequin skirt with a black, elbow-length tee.
  
  

Button-down Shirt

• A button-down broadcloth shirt may seem as unlikely for a sparkly skirt pairing as a T-shirt, but it is equally fitting if you coordinate the pieces appropriately. Whereas T-shirts are your most casual option, button-down shirts make the pairing look more nighttime-appropriate or dressy. Nevertheless, depending on how glittery the skirt is, you could potentially wear the skirt with a button-down shirt, cardigan and ballet flats during the daytime.
  
  

Blazer

• Blazers offer a masculine balance to an ensemble that features a decidedly feminine, sparkly skirt. The double dose of masculinity created by a blazer and button-down shirt offsets the strength of the skirt so that the entire outfit is cohesive. Balance is the quality you need to focus on achieving when you plan an ensemble that has a glittering garment. Wear a traditional blazer in a neutral color to strike that balance. Avoid blazers in bold colors, lustrous fabrics like satin or metallic leather, or with embellishment.
  
  

Biker Jacket

• Juxtapose the feminine skirt with an ultra-masculine black biker jacket, to create an unexpected ensemble. The pairing is not for everyone, but for some women, the sharp dichotomy between the pieces creates the precise eye-catching aesthetic that they desire. Choose a jacket tailored for women so that it looks fitted, not bulky. Avoid a jacket that extends past your hip. Since the garment is inherently striking, choose a stark, black jacket that looks minimalistic by comparison to other biker jackets. Wear it over a basic top, like a T-shirt, to achieve an ensemble that makes you look like a glamorous rebel.